Beginners FAQ on sausage making, meat curing etc may often be found at the head of each relevant section, but here is the place to ask experienced users for advice if you are still stuck or need more information...we're here to help!
you will want a little heat and air flow to dry the surface on the meat so it will take on smoke.
But on a side note I smoked ice cream while the weather was in the teens (f) and it was good. but like cheese it needed to rest for a week or so to improve the flavor.